More than 70 supporters have been killed in fan clashes after a mach in the Egyptian football league.
bbc.co.uk reports:
The deaths occurred after supporters invaded the pitch following a match between top-tier clubs Masry and Ahly on Wednesday.
It is feared the death toll could rise as scores have been injured.
Police in Egypt have been keeping a much lower profile since last year’s popular protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak from power.
Egyptian fans are notoriously violent, says our correspondent, particularly supporters of Ahly known as the Ultras.
They have been heavily implicated in the political confrontations recently, our correspondent adds.
All premier league matches have been cancelled and the newly-elected Egyptian parliament is to hold an emergency session on Thursday, state TV has announced.
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